Empowering Future Innovators
The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management is dedicated to providing the application-based curriculum and hands-on learning experiences necessary to prepare students for their futures in the workforce. Our students build a community while honing their skills, with dozens of student clubs and competition teams to join and gain supplemental, real-world experience outside of the classroom.
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With one of the highest 4-year graduation rates in the CSU system and lowest average student debt amounts in the country, Chico State offers one of the nation’s highest return on investment.
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Removal of CAGD from the College of ECC
The Computer Animation and Game Development (CAGD) degree is no longer a part of this college. For information about this degree program, please contact the College of Communication and Education.
Producing Well-Paid Graduates
Eager to discover what your post-graduate starting salary might look like? Here's an insight into the first-year earnings of our program's typical graduates:
Department or Program | Average Yearly Salary* |
Civil Engineering | $75,000 |
Computer Science | $96,000 |
Concrete Industry Management | $83,000 |
Construction Management | $87,000 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering | $92,000 |
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing | $81,000 |
*Based on First Destination data collected by the Career Center from 2022-23 College of ECC graduates.